The first mitochondrial genome for the subfamily Podopinae (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) and its phylogenetic implications.

Here, we determined the complete mitogenome of , as the first representative for the subfamily Podopinae. This mitogenome is 15,633 bp long and contains 37 typical mitochondrial genes. The genome size, gene arrangement, A + T content, codon usage and secondary structures of 22 tRNAs of the mitogenome were similar to that of other sequenced pentatomoids. This mitogenome exhibited a reverse nucleotide strand bias, i.e. positive GC-skew (0.021) and negative AT-skew (-0.086). Phylogenetic analyses based on mitogenomic data strongly supported the monophyly of each of the five superfamilies within Pentatomomorpha and recognized a phylogeny of (Aradoidea + (Pentatomoidea + (Lygaeoidea + (Pyrrhocoroidea + Coreoidea)))). However, clustered with three Pentatominae species, suggesting that Pentatominae probably was not monophyletic, or Podopinae may not be a valid taxonomic group. The mitogenome sequence of could contribute for better understanding of population genetics and evolution of this insect pest.